The plan, which includes a lower training wage aimed at teenagers, will phase in the higher, local minimum over three to seven years, depending on the size of the business and employee benefits. Next April 1, when the ordinance takes effect, every worker will get at least a $1-an-hour raise.

A trade group representing corporate franchises said it would sue to overturn the plan, arguing it puts Seattle owners at a disadvantage to other small businesses.

Arizona, including Phoenix, has a minimum wage of $7.90 per hour, slightly above the federal minimum of $7.25.

We asked: Would you support an ordinance to raise the minimum wage in Phoenix? Why or why not?

Have a question? E-mail Phoenix City Hall reporter Dustin Gardiner at dustin.gardiner@arizonarepublic.com

"I am firmly opposed. The real question is whether the mayor and council will move this proposal forward in Phoenix as some liberal, union-dominated cities have done. Some politicians will tell you, this is 'the right thing to do.' Here's what they won't tell you: The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 nationally would eliminate up to a million jobs. Prices on goods and services will increase to cover additional labor costs. Can you afford to lose your job? Can you afford to pay more for everything from groceries to gas?"

— Sal DiCiccio, District 6, Ahwatukee and east Phoenix

"I do not support Phoenix unilaterally raising its minimum wage while the rest of Arizona continues to have a minimum wage of $7.90 per hour. Adopting a minimum wage would put Phoenix at a disadvantage compared to all of its neighbors and would likely lead businesses to move from Phoenix. Instead, I believe the Phoenix City Council should focus on enhancing our infrastructure, revitalizing our neighborhoods, supporting our education system, and nurturing a spirit of entrepreneurship which will bring more jobs and increased tax revenues to Phoenix."

"Millions of hard-working individuals work full-time and still live in poverty. This is not right. Raising the minimum wage is good economics because it would reduce the dependence on food stamps and other government assistance and would help move the economy forward with more money for individuals to spend. Therefore, I would support an increase, but only if it was statewide. I would not put Phoenix in an isolated situation that could uneven the playing field for small businesses in our city. Any raise in minimum wage needs to be a balanced and fair approach for business to adjust."

"I would not support an increase. We have a state minimum wage that is higher than the federal standard. I have not seen a report from an economist suggesting economic development in Phoenix would benefit from such an increase. Growing our economy should be our goal, not imposing hurdles to business expansion."

— Jim Waring, vice mayor (District 2), northeast Phoenix

"It is time to really crunch the numbers and look at who pays the price when it comes to low-wage jobs. Many minimum-wage workers qualify for public assistance, which means the taxpayers often close the gap. It is estimated that much of our future job growth in Phoenix will be in the low-wage service sector. Exploring an increase in the minimum wage — with input from all stakeholders, including the business community — could actually prove to make the most fiscal sense. I would support a methodical strategy to ensure the long-term economic health of our city."